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Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation Step-by-Step Reference Book

Hands-on CD-based tutorial for learning Windows Communication Foundation service development step by step.

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Overview

Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation — Step by Step is a tutorial-style reference designed to walk developers through the core concepts of WCF, Microsoft's framework for building service-oriented applications on Windows. Delivered on CD, the guide uses a progressive, exercise-based approach where each chapter builds on the last, covering topics from basic service creation and hosting to message contracts, bindings, and configuration. The hands-on format means readers write and run real code rather than simply reading theory.

It is worth noting that WCF occupies a specific place in .NET history. It was the standard for building distributed services in the .NET Framework era, but Microsoft has since moved toward ASP.NET Core, gRPC, and minimal APIs for new service development. This guide remains valuable for developers tasked with maintaining, extending, or migrating existing WCF-based systems, but those starting greenfield projects will want to look at more current technologies. The CD format may also require an external optical drive on newer machines.

Specifications

Publisher
Microsoft
Title
Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation — Step by Step
Type
Reference Book
Format
CD
Language
English

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a reference book provided on CD, not a printed physical book.
It is aimed at developers who want to learn the fundamentals of building WCF-enabled services for Windows through structured, hands-on exercises.
The step-by-step format is designed for learning essentials and building foundational skills. It serves as an introduction rather than an advanced reference.
WCF is a legacy technology that has been largely superseded by newer frameworks such as gRPC and ASP.NET Core Web APIs. This guide is most useful for maintaining or understanding existing WCF-based systems.

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